great video. I have also started using different sizes boxes that can be shipped inside of each other. For example sometimes I get large orders for different colors of my item, so I will package each color into smaller boxes. I make sure I have larger boxes that can fit the smaller boxes without wasted space.
I now have 7 printers. I have not had any issues so far with electrical, and never tripped a breaker. I have 6 on one wall, spread across 2 outlets, and the 7th on the opposite wall, but I’m not sure if the 2 walls are different breakers or not. I have all 7 running quite frequently, with no issues at all.
Shipping was a big hurdle for me. I just didn’t understand it or feel confident but it is not so frightening the more you do it. You will learn the more you ship!
Hey there I've been 3D printing for a while. Recently went from a Ender 3 to a Bambu Lab Carbon X1. This new printer is crazy good. My question though is regarding what product to print and sell? I've thought about starting on Etsy/Fiver/Ebay and just doing custom prints. I have a general pricing point too. But would you recommend custom prints or maybe something else more specific? Thanks for the video!
When you say custom prints, if you mean specific prints for specific customers, I would not personally do that unless your prices are high enough to pay you for your time. I WOULD sell “custom” designs you have made yourself which serve the customer in a way that the rest of the market is failing to do. That could mean selling a product that is isn’t even available for purchase, or it could mean offering a similar product for much cheaper than it’s traditionally manufactured version. You will want to be focused on just a handful of products, because you will be more efficient with your time if you are making the same prints repeatedly. I have cut down the number of products I’m selling to keep myself focused on what I already know is selling well. The main goal is to offer a product that provide value to the customer, so if you can make it for cheaper on your 3d printer, there are many customers who find value in the cheaper price you can offer them.
I am in just my 2nd month of this. I have 2 printers, different models, with a 3rd on the way (I won it, it's a different kind from the other but... all 3 are Ender variants). Anyway, I am selling a little larger items (mostly for cars) but I too have opted that everything I sell will fit in a specific box (or poly mailer if small). That way I can estimate the size and weight easily. I have also done some of what you've suggested: LabelRange 300 dpi thermal label printer wow!! such a pro move - Pirateship for shipping prices and labels, and after fighting with tape every. time. I got a tape gun. two quick questions: Right now I am snagging everything I can to pad stuff from reusing Amazon packing materials. Figure if it's good enough for them it can work for me. But, I am worried I am going to run out... do you have suggestions on getting low cost packing materials (my stuff does need protection) - which actually leads to my 2nd q, I see you pop those baggies in the poly mailer, you are not worried about breakage and mishandling? Have you lost anything or had to reship due to damage?
I have not had any damage yet, but costs to manufacture are so cheap, that if something does break I won’t hesitate to send a replacement out. For cheap packaging you can go to a larger hardware store like Home Depot and I think it’s called contractors paper. It’s thick brown paper that comes in large rolls similar to what you could find on Uline’s website. It’s like $10-15 for a huge roll. I crinkle that up and it pack with it and the roll will last a long time.
@@ashvanes484 I use newsprint paper from amazon. You can get a ream for $5, it is ink free and very thin so easy to crumple and you won't have to worry about ink staining your items as with normal newspaper. It is super cheap and easy.
Thanks for the vidoe, very good information. May I know which shipping carrier you use? I never seen $3.40 for shipping a item to anywhere, I alway use ebay shipping but it cost around $4 the cheapest.
@@gladiatormechs5574 No, you can print a shipping label directly from Etsy or eBay and print to a thermal 4x6 label and that action will mark the item as shipped for the buyer as well as provide them with the tracking number. It’s a very quick process once it’s all set up.
great video. I have also started using different sizes boxes that can be shipped inside of each other. For example sometimes I get large orders for different colors of my item, so I will package each color into smaller boxes. I make sure I have larger boxes that can fit the smaller boxes without wasted space.
awesome video, also getting a 3d printing business setup, so this was very helpful!!
also do you have a link to your shop?
Great insights, thanks for sharing.
you have an etsy and ebay store but don't plug it?
I'm curios about your electrical, do you have a dedicated breaker? how many printers do you have plugged in per outlet?
I now have 7 printers. I have not had any issues so far with electrical, and never tripped a breaker. I have 6 on one wall, spread across 2 outlets, and the 7th on the opposite wall, but I’m not sure if the 2 walls are different breakers or not. I have all 7 running quite frequently, with no issues at all.
much appreciated, i was at a loss assuming id be paying for flat rate boxes.
Shipping was a big hurdle for me. I just didn’t understand it or feel confident but it is not so frightening the more you do it. You will learn the more you ship!
Hey there I've been 3D printing for a while. Recently went from a Ender 3 to a Bambu Lab Carbon X1. This new printer is crazy good. My question though is regarding what product to print and sell? I've thought about starting on Etsy/Fiver/Ebay and just doing custom prints. I have a general pricing point too. But would you recommend custom prints or maybe something else more specific? Thanks for the video!
When you say custom prints, if you mean specific prints for specific customers, I would not personally do that unless your prices are high enough to pay you for your time. I WOULD sell “custom” designs you have made yourself which serve the customer in a way that the rest of the market is failing to do. That could mean selling a product that is isn’t even available for purchase, or it could mean offering a similar product for much cheaper than it’s traditionally manufactured version. You will want to be focused on just a handful of products, because you will be more efficient with your time if you are making the same prints repeatedly. I have cut down the number of products I’m selling to keep myself focused on what I already know is selling well. The main goal is to offer a product that provide value to the customer, so if you can make it for cheaper on your 3d printer, there are many customers who find value in the cheaper price you can offer them.
@@DreamInColorRUclips Appreciate the advice! I have a few ideas design wise that may work out. If not I'll see what I can do.
I am in just my 2nd month of this. I have 2 printers, different models, with a 3rd on the way (I won it, it's a different kind from the other but... all 3 are Ender variants). Anyway, I am selling a little larger items (mostly for cars) but I too have opted that everything I sell will fit in a specific box (or poly mailer if small). That way I can estimate the size and weight easily. I have also done some of what you've suggested: LabelRange 300 dpi thermal label printer wow!! such a pro move - Pirateship for shipping prices and labels, and after fighting with tape every. time. I got a tape gun.
two quick questions: Right now I am snagging everything I can to pad stuff from reusing Amazon packing materials. Figure if it's good enough for them it can work for me. But, I am worried I am going to run out... do you have suggestions on getting low cost packing materials (my stuff does need protection) - which actually leads to my 2nd q, I see you pop those baggies in the poly mailer, you are not worried about breakage and mishandling? Have you lost anything or had to reship due to damage?
I have not had any damage yet, but costs to manufacture are so cheap, that if something does break I won’t hesitate to send a replacement out. For cheap packaging you can go to a larger hardware store like Home Depot and I think it’s called contractors paper. It’s thick brown paper that comes in large rolls similar to what you could find on Uline’s website. It’s like $10-15 for a huge roll. I crinkle that up and it pack with it and the roll will last a long time.
@@DreamInColorRUclips Perfect! Thank you!
@@ashvanes484 I use newsprint paper from amazon. You can get a ream for $5, it is ink free and very thin so easy to crumple and you won't have to worry about ink staining your items as with normal newspaper. It is super cheap and easy.
Thanks for the vidoe, very good information. May I know which shipping carrier you use? I never seen $3.40 for shipping a item to anywhere, I alway use ebay shipping but it cost around $4 the cheapest.
USPS
Looks neater than mine.
do you send an e mail to your customer that you have just shipped the item ?.. you didnt mention that.
On eBay and Etsy, shipping notifications are automatically sent to the buyers.
@@DreamInColorRUclips Are you saying that the post office does that?
@@gladiatormechs5574 No, you can print a shipping label directly from Etsy or eBay and print to a thermal 4x6 label and that action will mark the item as shipped for the buyer as well as provide them with the tracking number. It’s a very quick process once it’s all set up.